Software Security Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, NY

8h•$69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

Software Security Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: As a Sof tware Security Engineer, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll strengthen your knowledge on a mission-focused team where you'll use your growing understanding of security practices throughout the sof tware development lifecycle to enhance and maintain the security posture of sof tware. You’ll apply specific functional knowledge and working or general industry knowledge. You’ll develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. In this role, you’ll support clients by working with a collaborative team to assess and analyze sof tware for vulnerabilities to determine if the risk is acceptable for use in the DoD arena. You’ll utilize knowledge of the sof tware lifecycle and secure sof tware development practices to ensure security is built-in to sof tware applications. You’ll work closely with developers and information assurance engineers to ensure adequate verification and validation. You will examine sof tware applications from an adversarial perspective to qualify risks, work under general supervision, and plan, c ond uct, and deliver assignments. This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities. Join us. The world can't wait.

Requirements

Experience with Java, JavaScript, C, C++, or Python
Experience with Information Assurance and cybersecurity requirements
Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and DoD requirements
Knowledge of sof tware development or programming
Ability to manage competing priorities
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8140 Compliant Intermediate or DoD 8570 Compliant IAT level II Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification

Nice To Haves

Experience working through the Sof tware Development Life Cycle ( SDLC )
Experience with VMware and virtual test environments, and Linux and Windows operating systems
Experience with Static Code Analysis tools, including Fortify or OpenText
Experience with vulnerabilities and source code bugs
Knowledge of industry best practice met hodologies in sof tware security, and reporting on testing results and appropriate countermeasures
Knowledge of Static Code Analysis and performing code reviews, with and without a static code analyzer, for security vulnerabilities and applying industry best practices
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a passion for learning
Possession of excellent writing and communication skills, and analytical and technical problem-solving skills
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

Assess and analyze sof tware for vulnerabilities to determine if the risk is acceptable for use in the DoD arena.
Utilize knowledge of the sof tware lifecycle and secure sof tware development practices to ensure security is built-in to sof tware applications.
Work closely with developers and information assurance engineers to ensure adequate verification and validation.
Examine sof tware applications from an adversarial perspective to qualify risks, work under general supervision, and plan, c ond uct, and deliver assignments.